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How to Delete Single or Multiple Contacts on Your iPhone
Delete them one at a time or several at once
By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on March 23, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android What to Know
Delete multiple contacts: In iCloud, select Contacts > hold Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac) and choose contacts.Next, select the gear icon > Delete.Delete single contacts: In the iPhone's Phone app, choose Contacts. Tap a contact > Edit > Delete Contact.
This article explains how to delete a single contact in the Contacts app on the iPhone and how to mass-delete multiple contacts all at the same time using iCloud. The deletions made in either place flow through to all devices that use the same Apple ID and sync the contacts with iCloud.
How to Delete Multiple iPhone Contacts With iCloud
When you only want to delete one or two contacts, it is simple to do it directly on the iPhone, but when you want to delete multiple iPhone contacts all at the same time, you have to use iCloud. That assumes you sync your contacts with iCloud, of course. If you don't, you can delete them one at a time on the iPhone or resort to using a third-party app. Here's how to use iCloud to mass-delete iPhone contacts. Open your iCloud account in a web browser and input your login credentials. The account must be the same Apple ID that you use with your iPhone. Select Contacts. Long-press the Command key on a Mac (or the Control key on a PC if you use iCloud for Windows) and tap all the contacts you want to delete. They are highlighted in blue as you select them. If you only want to delete one contact, just tap it to select it. In the lower left corner of the screen, select the gear icon. In the pop-up menu, choose Delete. Tap Delete in the box that opens to confirm the deletion. Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone With an App
If you've never synced your iPhone with iCloud, deleting multiple emails is more difficult. You can still do it one at a time on the iPhone, but you may prefer to try one of these apps. They offer solid options for deleting multiple contacts. Delete Contacts+ app: Free, with in-app purchases. Download at the App Store Groups app: Free, with in-app purchases. Download at the App Store How to Delete a Single Contact on an iPhone
When you have a single contact you want to delete from your iPhone, you can do it directly on the iPhone. Here's how: Tap the Phone app to open it. At the bottom of the Phone screen, tap the Contacts icon Find the contact you want to delete. You can do this by browsing your contacts or searching using the bar at the top. Tap the name of the contact you want to delete. On the contact's screen, tap Edit. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Delete Contact. If you change your mind and want to keep the contact, tap Cancel. Otherwise, tap Delete Contact to finalize the deletion. FAQ How many iCloud Contacts can I put on my iPhone? If you are worried about exceeding a limit, you probably don't need to. According to Apple, iCloud supports up to 50,000 contacts. How do I sync my iPhone contacts with iCloud? On your iPhone, go to Settings. Tap your name and select iCloud. Scroll through the list and move the Contacts slider to the On/green position. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone How to Delete an iCloud Email Account Permanently How to Sync Contacts from iPhone to Mac How to Delete Any WhatsApp Contact How to Delete Apps From Your iPhone Sync Your iPhone and iPad in a Few Simple Steps How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Save Contact Information From an iPhone Email How to Recover Deleted Text Messages on Any Phone How to Hide Contacts on iPhone How to Change Your AirDrop Name How to Transfer Your Contacts From Android to iPhone How to Merge Contacts in Android How to Set up and Use iCloud on the iPad How to Export Contacts From iPhone How to Delete Gmail Emails Faster on Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies